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UK · 18 June 2026
The UK is set for a six-day heatwave with temperatures expected to hit 30C, bringing amber alerts to southern England. A "heat dome" over Europe is pushing warm air towards the country, impacting Royal Ascot's Ladies Day in Berkshire. Organisers have added more shelter and free water stations for the 290,000 expected racegoers.
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